A delightful surprise, tucked away off the street, this classic attached worker's cottage is an urban oasis. Built in 1873, the home has just undergone a total transformation, with new electrical, plumbing, systems, white oak floors, and a sparkling kitchen and bathrooms. The first floor consists of open-plan living, dining, and kitchen; the kitchen features stylish quartz countertops, breakfast bar, white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. A convenient half bath and laundry are also on this level. Upstairs are two bedrooms, both with skylights, and a beautiful bathroom designed with marble and subway tile. There's a full basement for storage. The front yard functions like an extra room in spring, summer, and fall, with plenty of space to spread out. This unique home is located just blocks from thriving Kendall Square and the Lechmere Green Line station which is being completely redesigned. Also near many independent shops and restaurants along Cambridge Street and Third Street.
Single-familyProperty Type
1873Year Built
875 sq ftLot Size
$1,178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Liz & Ellie Local• Compass
Bought with Adam DiCicco• eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
ANTIQUE SINGLE FAM ROWE HOUSE ON QUIET PUBLIC WAY W/ SUPERB GARDEN AREA, RARE YARD IN THE CITY, UPDATED SYSTEMS GREAT CONDO ALTERNATIVE HOUSE IS ON SPRING PLACE BEHIND SPRING ST, EASY TO SHOW,
Public Records
Mar 31, 1989
Sold
$84,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,985 (+2.8%)
$485,800 + $299,200
$785,000
2024
$4,851 (+9.0%)
$527,600 + $291,800
$819,400
2023
$4,451 (+14.9%)
$503,700 + $255,800
$759,500
2022
$3,875 (+4.3%)
$518,300 + $136,200
$654,500
2021
$3,716 (+1.3%)
$508,600 + $126,600
$635,200
2020
$3,667 (−0.2%)
$513,400 + $124,400
$637,800
2019
$3,676 (+10.8%)
$503,600 + $115,200
$618,800
2018
$3,319 (+7.3%)
$417,600 + $110,100
$527,700
2017
$3,092 (+14.0%)
$373,400 + $103,000
$476,400
2016
$2,712 (+3.1%)
$292,300 + $95,700
$388,000
2015
$2,631 (+12.6%)
$250,600 + $85,900
$336,500
2014
$2,336 (+7.6%)
$194,100 + $84,700
$278,800
2013
$2,171 (−5.9%)
$167,000 + $83,700
$250,700
2012
$2,307 (+3.9%)
$191,400 + $80,600
$272,000
2011
$2,220
$191,400 + $80,600
$272,000
2010
$2,220 (+6.1%)
$191,400 + $80,600
$272,000
2009
$2,092
$199,900 + $76,800
$276,700
Tax history for 4 Spring Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,985 (+2.8%)
$485,800 + $299,200
$785,000
2024
$4,851 (+9.0%)
$527,600 + $291,800
$819,400
2023
$4,451 (+14.9%)
$503,700 + $255,800
$759,500
2022
$3,875 (+4.3%)
$518,300 + $136,200
$654,500
2021
$3,716 (+1.3%)
$508,600 + $126,600
$635,200
2020
$3,667 (−0.2%)
$513,400 + $124,400
$637,800
2019
$3,676 (+10.8%)
$503,600 + $115,200
$618,800
2018
$3,319 (+7.3%)
$417,600 + $110,100
$527,700
2017
$3,092 (+14.0%)
$373,400 + $103,000
$476,400
2016
$2,712 (+3.1%)
$292,300 + $95,700
$388,000
2015
$2,631 (+12.6%)
$250,600 + $85,900
$336,500
2014
$2,336 (+7.6%)
$194,100 + $84,700
$278,800
2013
$2,171 (−5.9%)
$167,000 + $83,700
$250,700
2012
$2,307 (+3.9%)
$191,400 + $80,600
$272,000
2011
$2,220
$191,400 + $80,600
$272,000
2010
$2,220 (+6.1%)
$191,400 + $80,600
$272,000
2009
$2,092
$199,900 + $76,800
$276,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
871 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
816
Year built
1873
Style
Townhouse
County
Middlesex County
APN
3256182S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Jan 4, 2021 • Final
Building: alteration and addition
Perform a complete interior and exterior renovation of a two-story house, including siding, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and laundry. Alter the front windows, door, and landing, and replace the rear window, door, and landing.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Nov 10, 2020 • Active
Building: alteration and addition
Perform selective demolition of interior finishes. No structural demolition is included.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Ductless
Cooling: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS: Enter 136 Spring Street; there is a foot path next to that house marked 4 Spring Street Place.
UnparsedAddress: 4 Spring Place, Cambridge MA 02141
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 816
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 871 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1873
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3256182S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Kennedy-Longfellow School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Vassal Lane Upper School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
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